Hippos: ‘Most Endangered Animals’ List Candidate

Hippos could be added to the list of the world’s most endangered animals because of dwindling populations caused by the climate crisis, poaching and the ivory trade.

How to Help Monarch Butterflies (They are in Trouble!)

Last week the migrating monarch butterfly was added to the “red list” of threatened species and categorized as “endangered” for the first time. Here are practical ways you can personally help save the monarch butterflies.

Reptiles Threatened with Extinction: Scientists

One in five reptiles faces extinction in what scientists say would have a ‘devastating’ effect on humans and the planet. With 21% of reptile species (from lizards to snakes to geckos and turtles) currently facing extinction, such a loss could have disastrous impacts on ecosystems around the world.

Elephant Personality Predicts Problem-Solving

New research reveals that an elephant’s personality may play an important role in how well that elephant can solve novel problems.

Pretty Parrots At Risk from Poachers

According to the results of a new scientific study “pretty” parrots are at increased risk for being snatched up for Indonesia’s illegal wildlife trade.

Dangerously Cute: Bushbabies Threatened by Pet Trade

Bushbabies are cute as a button and some people keep them as pets, which has put these little creatures at risk from the underground pet trade industry.

Oh No! Turtles in ‘Horrible Shape’ say Scientists

According to a new study approximately 60% of the world’s turtle species are considered threatened or endangered, with tough prospects for survival, making them one of the most vulnerable groups of animals on the planet.

The White Rhino Rescue Program vs. the Pandemic

The COVID virus has hurt both human and nonhuman animals in many, many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected economic, … More

Human Activity Causes Animals to Move 70% Further Away Just to Survive

For the first time, scientists have calculated the global impact of human activity on animal movement, revealing widespread impacts that threaten species survival and biodiversity.